Columbia Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you shop at the Columbia Mall?

August 10, 2023 6:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Mall continues to draw crowds when malls in other areas are shutting their doors.

Stephens describes interim police chief duties at CPRB meeting, permanent chief expected to be hired in November

August 9, 2023 4:14 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss the Police Department’s hiring process for a new Police Chief according to the agenda. The search for a new chief comes after former Chief Geoff Jones retired. Stephens began serving as the Interim Chief of Police at the end

‘Not in our neighborhood’: Possible recycling center on Oakland Gravel Road met with skepticism by residents at meeting

August 9, 2023 3:57 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Solid Waste hosted a meeting on Wednesday night about a possible new recycling drop-off center on Oakland Gravel Road. More than a dozen residents showed up to voice their opinions. The proposed recycling drop-off center would be placed on City-owned property on Oakland Gravel Road, north of the intersection

Columbia Public School Foundation awards $100 grants to new CPS teachers

August 9, 2023 9:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public School Foundation awarded new teachers with a $100 grant to prepare for the new school year during a Wednesday breakfast at Gentry Middle School. It’s part of the Foundation’s new program – new educator grants, this award is for first time teachers as well as teacher who are new

BCFPD: Boone County barn fire caused by spontaneous combustion

August 9, 2023 8:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials said on Wednesday a University of Missouri barn that caught fire on Tuesday was started by spontaneous combustion. Firefighters on Tuesday responded to a barn fire in the 9600 block of Highway 40 in Boone County. Gale Blomenkamp, Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, told ABC 17 News on

Columbia Mall looking to expand consumer options beyond retail stores

August 9, 2023 7:58 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Mall is looking to expand itself beyond its current shopping experience by adding entertainment and other businesses into the mall. Discussions of the malls future retail and infrastructure plans were discussed during the Regional Economic Development Inc. meeting on Wednesday. Rusty Strodtman, senior manager of the Columbia Mall, said infrastructure

MU barn fire leads to ‘complete and total loss,’ no injuries reported

August 8, 2023 6:37 PM Ryan Shiner

View a livestream of firefighters putting out the fire in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters on Tuesday responded to a barn fire in the 9600 block of Highway 40 in Boone County. The right side of a barn completely collapsed and the left side of it caved in. University of Missouri spokesman

Man accused of murdering pregnant woman denied bond

August 8, 2023 9:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman was denied bond Tuesday and will remain in custody at the Department of Corrections. Sevance Brewer, 31, did not appear in court Tuesday, and had his bond denied due to parole violations. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 7. Brewer

Columbia considering mental health crisis help for police calls

August 8, 2023 11:53 AM Gabrielle Teiner

As the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a deadly Columbia Police Department officer-involved shooting, the city is looking to include mental health professionals to aid with crisis calls.

Half-dozen hires still needed for Columbia recycling pickup to start back up

August 8, 2023 5:18 PM Lucas Geisler

Columbia Solid Waste needs to make at least six more hires before it can restart curbside recycling pickup, according to the department’s director.

Second adult charged in relation to June ARC fight

August 8, 2023 4:17 PM Mitchell Kaminski

‘COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second adult has been charged for their involvement in a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June. Kameron Mearidy, 18, of Jefferson City, was charged Monday with second-degree assault. He is not listed on the Boone County Jail roster. A warrant was ordered Tuesday and a $20,000 bond was

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia employ mental health workers to go on police calls?

August 8, 2023 4:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

A man who was reportedly suicidal died last week after exchanging fire with officers, Columbia police have said.

Parts needed to repair traffic signal near Columbia Library to arrive late this week

August 7, 2023 8:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A damaged traffic signal in near the Columbia Library may not be fixed until late this week. A traffic signal at South Garth Avenue and West Broadway Street began operating as an all-way stop on Friday after a crash. One of the traffic signals became damaged from tjhe crash, according to an

Louisiana man arrested after child molestation charge filed in Boone County

August 7, 2023 6:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Louisiana man was booked into the Boone County Jail on Sunday night after a child-molestation charge was filed in June. Forrest D. Stevens, 61, of Hammond, Louisiana, was charged on June 1 with first-degree child molestation. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An court appearance was

Family of man who died in Columbia police shooting asks to see body cam footage

August 7, 2023 11:34 AM Hannah Falcon

The family of the 22-year-old man who died Friday during an officer-involved shooting in Columbia has hired a lawyer and sent a letter to Columbia Mayor Barbra Buffaloe.

18 year old dies in three-vehicle crash in Columbia

August 6, 2023 4:06 PM Isabella Roberts

A teenager died Saturday night in a motorcycle accident in Columbia.

Man charged in deadly Douglass Park shooting pleads guilty to manslaughter

August 7, 2023 1:17 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged with first-degree murder for a 2020 shooting in Columbia’s Douglass Park pleaded guilty to a reduced charge Monday.

Columbia man accused of 2020 Douglass Park murder in court Monday morning

August 7, 2023 4:46 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The man accused of murder in a deadly shooting on Aug. 25 at Douglass Park is set to face a judge Monday morning for a pre-trial conference. Rickey Murry, 51, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after he’s accused of killing Corey Jordan in 2020. A Boone County assistant

Three hurt after a crash in Boone County Saturday

August 6, 2023 10:07 AM Joushua Blount

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people are in the hospital recovering from injuries after an afternoon crash in Boone County Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 63 at Peabody Road. Troopers say 59-year-old Curtis D. Hart, of Columbia Missouri, and Ahlea L. Rogers,

Columbia man dies in crash on I-70

August 5, 2023 7:09 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police shared the name of the man who died in a crash that shut down I-70 in Columbia. The eastbound lanes of I-70 near the U.S. 63 interchange are back open after they were shut down for about an hour Saturday evening for a deadly crash. Around 5 p.m. Missouri State